Perhaps the most important thing about applying to a job is the interview process. Walking into a room with potential employers sitting behind a desk can be nerve-wracking. How an interviewee handles the hot seat can determine whether they get the job or not. Below are some useful tips that will help students and alumni successfully complete job interviews.

Always do your research before entering the interview room. Nothing is more disheartening to an employer than a candidate who knows nothing about the company.

Find out the time, location, and the interviewers name.

Prepare an effective portfolio.

Show up ten minutes before the scheduled interview time. Never come late to an interview.

Dress appropriately taking into consideration culture of the company.

Switch your mobile phone off.

Enter the room with great confidence. Shake hands when appropriate and maintain eye contact when greeting.